Afghanistan[edit]
BRAC registered in Afghanistan in 2002 and covers 23 out of 34 provinces. Its major programmes in Afghanistan include Microfinance (funding from MISFA), Health, Education, National Solidarity and Capacity Development. Its Microfinance Program has 429 branch offices that have disbursed more than US$96 million to over 179,000 member households (895,000 people). BRAC runs nearly 2,371 schools which have seen 118,416 students graduate, almost all of whom are girls. BRAC Afghanistan has 3,617 community health workers and 1,390 poultry and livestock extension workers. It has established two Training and Resource Centres in Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif. BRAC's staff in Afghanistan includes 3,463 locals and 180 expatriates.[23]
BRAC registered in Afghanistan in 2002 and covers 23 out of 34 provinces. Its major programmes in Afghanistan include Microfinance (funding from MISFA), Health, Education, National Solidarity and Capacity Development. Its Microfinance Program has 429 branch offices that have disbursed more than US$96 million to over 179,000 member households (895,000 people). BRAC runs nearly 2,371 schools which have seen 118,416 students graduate, almost all of whom are girls. BRAC Afghanistan has 3,617 community health workers and 1,390 poultry and livestock extension workers. It has established two Training and Resource Centres in Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif. BRAC's staff in Afghanistan includes 3,463 locals and 180 expatriates.[23]
Sri Lanka[edit]
BRAC registered in Sri Lanka in 2005 following the devastating Tsunami and initiated relief and rehabilitation activities. Its rehabilitation and livelihood programmes in Sri Lanka covers three districts and 43 divisions. BRAC's work in Sri Lanka includes the fisheries, agriculture, poultry and livestock, small business, income-generation activities, education and health sectors. In January 2014, BRAC sold its shares of BRAC Lanka Finance PLC to Commercial Leasing and Finance PLC (CLC), a company within the LOLC Group.[24]
BRAC registered in Sri Lanka in 2005 following the devastating Tsunami and initiated relief and rehabilitation activities. Its rehabilitation and livelihood programmes in Sri Lanka covers three districts and 43 divisions. BRAC's work in Sri Lanka includes the fisheries, agriculture, poultry and livestock, small business, income-generation activities, education and health sectors. In January 2014, BRAC sold its shares of BRAC Lanka Finance PLC to Commercial Leasing and Finance PLC (CLC), a company within the LOLC Group.[24]
Pakistan[edit]
BRAC expanded into Pakistan in 2007 and now covers six districts. BRAC Pakistan employees 1000 staff members that work in 68 offices that are set up throughout the country. The Micro-finance Program supports 837 village organisations that have over 14,544 members,which is one of the leading MFI in Pakistan and a trend setter of vulnerable groups.From 2 August 2012 BRAC is field partner of Kiva Microfunds, BRAC Pakistan's education programme has opened 200 primary schools in the Sindh province, and 100 pre-primary schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[25] In 2013, 94,361 people benefited from BRAC Pakistan's health services.[25]
BRAC expanded into Pakistan in 2007 and now covers six districts. BRAC Pakistan employees 1000 staff members that work in 68 offices that are set up throughout the country. The Micro-finance Program supports 837 village organisations that have over 14,544 members,which is one of the leading MFI in Pakistan and a trend setter of vulnerable groups.From 2 August 2012 BRAC is field partner of Kiva Microfunds, BRAC Pakistan's education programme has opened 200 primary schools in the Sindh province, and 100 pre-primary schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[25] In 2013, 94,361 people benefited from BRAC Pakistan's health services.[25]
Tanzania[edit]
BRAC Tanzania, established in 2006, has created over 7,619 microfinance village organisations with over 116,000 members and already disbursed more than $160 million. Over 480 community health promoters, 65225 agriculture program farmers and 15681 poultry and livestock farmers have been trained. up to December 2012 it was a field partner of Kiva Microfunds.
As of 23 July 2010, Kiva reported BRAC Tanzania's status as closed with a 0% Delinquency Rate.[26]
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BRAC Tanzania, established in 2006, has created over 7,619 microfinance village organisations with over 116,000 members and already disbursed more than $160 million. Over 480 community health promoters, 65225 agriculture program farmers and 15681 poultry and livestock farmers have been trained. up to December 2012 it was a field partner of Kiva Microfunds.
As of 23 July 2010, Kiva reported BRAC Tanzania's status as closed with a 0% Delinquency Rate.[26]
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Uganda[edit]
BRAC Uganda's Microfinance Program has formed over 2,145 village organisations with 59,844 members. To date, the program has disbursed $14.8 million with a repayment rate of 100%. BRAC Uganda has trained 200 community health promoters and opened 122 learning centres in Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps that have enrolled nearly 20,704 learners.[23] It is a field partner of Kiva Microfunds.
BRAC Uganda's Microfinance Program has formed over 2,145 village organisations with 59,844 members. To date, the program has disbursed $14.8 million with a repayment rate of 100%. BRAC Uganda has trained 200 community health promoters and opened 122 learning centres in Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps that have enrolled nearly 20,704 learners.[23] It is a field partner of Kiva Microfunds.
South Sudan[edit]
In 2007, BRAC started operations in South Sudan. The microfinance program, which consists primarily of returning war refugees, has formed 220 village organisations with over 8,400 members. The cumulative disbursement in 2008 was $1,313,150. BRAC South Sudan has initiated a community-based health program under which community health organisers and health promoters receive training.[23] It is a field partner of Kiva Microfunds.
In 2007, BRAC started operations in South Sudan. The microfinance program, which consists primarily of returning war refugees, has formed 220 village organisations with over 8,400 members. The cumulative disbursement in 2008 was $1,313,150. BRAC South Sudan has initiated a community-based health program under which community health organisers and health promoters receive training.[23] It is a field partner of Kiva Microfunds.
Liberia[edit]
Established in 2008, BRAC launched programs in microfinance, health, agriculture, livestock and poultry; reaching more than 582,000 of the poorest in Liberia. BRAC employs 161 Liberians (71% women) and has mobilised nearly 300 community-based volunteers.[28]
Established in 2008, BRAC launched programs in microfinance, health, agriculture, livestock and poultry; reaching more than 582,000 of the poorest in Liberia. BRAC employs 161 Liberians (71% women) and has mobilised nearly 300 community-based volunteers.[28]
Sierra Leone[edit]
BRAC opened its offices in Sierra Leone in 2008 and started programmes in 2009. BRAC runs services in microfinance, health, agriculture, livestock and poultry, and by the end of 2009 reached over a quarter of a million Sierra Leoneans with their activities. BRAC provides jobs for 169 Sierra Leoneans (83% female) and supports 323 local volunteers.[29]
BRAC opened its offices in Sierra Leone in 2008 and started programmes in 2009. BRAC runs services in microfinance, health, agriculture, livestock and poultry, and by the end of 2009 reached over a quarter of a million Sierra Leoneans with their activities. BRAC provides jobs for 169 Sierra Leoneans (83% female) and supports 323 local volunteers.[29]
Haiti[edit]
BRAC has provided technical assistance to Fonkoze, Haiti's largest microfinance organisation, to replicate BRAC's ultra poor program. In 2010, they opened a Limb and Brace Center to support those who were injured in the 2010 Haiti earthquake.[30]
BRAC has provided technical assistance to Fonkoze, Haiti's largest microfinance organisation, to replicate BRAC's ultra poor program. In 2010, they opened a Limb and Brace Center to support those who were injured in the 2010 Haiti earthquake.[30]
Philippines[edit]
BRAC launched operations in the Philippines in 2012 in partnership with Australian aid agency AusAID, with plans to operate at least 1,600 pre-primary and primary schools in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.[31][32] As of 2013, there are 1,010 learning centres that are benefitting 31,522 disadvantaged children. There are also 600 new learning centres in Sulu and Basilan, adding to the existing operations in the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur and Tawi-Taw.[33]
BRAC launched operations in the Philippines in 2012 in partnership with Australian aid agency AusAID, with plans to operate at least 1,600 pre-primary and primary schools in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.[31][32] As of 2013, there are 1,010 learning centres that are benefitting 31,522 disadvantaged children. There are also 600 new learning centres in Sulu and Basilan, adding to the existing operations in the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur and Tawi-Taw.[33]
Nepal[edit]
After the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, BRAC started it's operation in Nepal with the main focus being on the rehabilitation of the earthquake victims.[34]
After the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, BRAC started it's operation in Nepal with the main focus being on the rehabilitation of the earthquake victims.[34]
Myanmar[edit]
BRAC has established two entities in Myanmar; an INGO and a microfinance company. In 2014, BRAC Myanmar received its license to operate in Myanmar. The company has been registered with the Ministry of Finance as a for profit organization. BRAC Myanmar disbursed its first micro-loan on 18 June, 2014. These loans are specifically targeted to poor women, with an average size of $196, and split between rural and urban areas.
BRAC has established two entities in Myanmar; an INGO and a microfinance company. In 2014, BRAC Myanmar received its license to operate in Myanmar. The company has been registered with the Ministry of Finance as a for profit organization. BRAC Myanmar disbursed its first micro-loan on 18 June, 2014. These loans are specifically targeted to poor women, with an average size of $196, and split between rural and urban areas.





